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"No, I cannot stay; I have only brought you a little parcel my

sisters left for you I think it contains a colour-box, pencils,

and paper"

I approached to take it: a welcoht, with austerity, as I came near: the traces of

tears were doubtless very visible upon it

"Have you found your first day's work harder than you expected?" he

asked

"Oh, no! On the contrary, I think in tiet on with my

scholars very well"

"But perhaps your accoe--your furniture--have

disappointed your expectations? They are, in truth, scanty enough;

but--" I interrupted "My cottage is clean and weather-proof; my furniture sufficient and

commodious All I see has made me thankful, not despondent I aret the absence

of a carpet, a sofa, and silver plate; besides, five weeks ago I had

nothing--I was an outcast, a beggar, a vagrant; now I have

acquaintance, a hoenerosity of my friends; the bounty of my lot I do not

repine"